Innocence Project

Chief Program Officer, Policy, Research, and Prevention

New York, New York, United States · Exec

No sponsorshipDetected 36 days ago

Data ScienceExcelPerformance ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringWriting

About the role

Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism.
Since our inception, the Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction.
To date, we have helped to free or exonerate more than 250 people who, collectively, spent more than 3,600 years behind bars.

delegates effectively, promotes accountability, maintains open, transparent communication both to and within the team, across departments and programs, and with senior leadership; removes barriers to support team success.
ABOUT THE INNOCENCE PROJECT The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.
Today, the Innocence Project continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement.
The Chief Program Officer, Policy, Research, and Prevention serves as a primary thought partner to the talented, creative, and hardworking team of experienced professionals that they lead.
We recognize and appreciate that our work is better for having varied participants and thought partners.
They bring a proven track record of supporting and mentoring strong leaders and providing strategic direction, support, and accountability to high-performing teams.

Develop and manage processes for teams as required to enhance clarity, efficiency, efficacy, and morale.
The number of required in-office days is subject to change.

Master's degree plus 15 years experience or Bachelor's degree plus 17 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years managing teams involving complex tradeoffs and coordination
Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred
Broad background in criminal justice, including familiarity with the Innocence Project's program areas
A demonstrated commitment to criminal, racial and social justice and to the Innocence Project's goals, mission, and values
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

In this capacity, the Chief Program Officer, Policy, Research, and Prevention is responsible for contributing to the overall direction, strategy, and health of the organization.
All Innocence Project employees must model our IP Values of accountability, collaboration, empathy + compassion, equity, person-centeredness, quality focus, and self-awareness.
In addition, the ideal candidate models our IP Values of accountability, collaboration, empathy + compassion, equity, person-centeredness, quality focus, and self-awareness.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
However, we are not able to sponsor visas and we are not an e-verify employer.

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